London Metropolitan Police Detectives No.2 Truncheon c1887
A very rare c1887 detectives No.2 truncheon, stamped with a Queen Victoria crown over M.P indicating ownership of the London Metropolitan Police.
This pattern of truncheon was introduced in mid 1887. It was officially called No. 2 truncheon because the standard regulation truncheon of 15 ½ inches, adopted by the London Met in January 1887 was the No. 1 truncheon.
12 ½ inches (32cm) long, tip stamped 'RJ'. (possibly detectives initials).
